Quality Inspector - Precision

Quality Inspector - Precision

Req No.

2017-3279

Job Locations

US-CA-Long Beach

Category

Quality Assurance

Type

Regular Full-Time

Classification

Non-Exempt

More information about this job

Who we are

At Virgin Orbit, we launch the small satellite revolution, accessing space for missions that were previously unimaginable and fostering new ideas and technologies to create a truly spacefaring civilization. We deliver Virgin’s legendary customer service by pairing technological advancements with a clear focus on our customers’ needs. We build a workplace and a workforce for the future, knowing that our decisions and investments of today will launch the industries of tomorrow. We engage a diverse and inclusive community of dreamers and achievers in a shared mission to access space to improve life on Earth. At Virgin Orbit, we boost imagination. Search all of our job openings on ourcareer portal.

Position Summary

Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a new member for our team to serve as a Quality Inspector to support the final assembly of our rockets. If you join us in this position, you will verify our hardware and assembly processes meet all specifications, and all issues are documented and addressed for the LauncherOne small satellite launch program. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail and excellent people skills. This is a full-time position at our rocket factory in beautiful Long Beach, California.

Your Mission

Responsibilities

Provide quality oversight and support for integration of mechanical subassemblies, propulsion and avionics systems into LauncherOne

Perform inspection, verification and analysis to evaluate the quality of products against design and process requirements.

Communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with engineering, management and production personnel to convey product acceptance criteria and inspection results

Help Virgin Orbit do our part to make the world a better place

Properly document and process non-conformances and suspect conditions

Comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment

Constantly learn new things—and share them with your team members

What you bring

If you want to join us, you’d better have all of these…

High school diploma or GED

At least 2 years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment

At least 3 years of quality assurance experience in a composites manufacturing environment

Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the utility of affordable access to space

Ability to thrive as a ‘one person team’

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Personal Requirements

Our idea of a happy life: build rockets, work with brilliant people, serve purposeful customers, and open access to space. Sir Richard Branson’s belief is “If you get the perfect mix of people working for your company, you have a far greater chance of success.” From the very start, we have placed top priority on growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and talented women and men. In the words of

Sir Richard Branson “We believe it’s better to have a hole in your team than an asshole in your team!” Search all of our job openings— www.VirginOrbit.com

Virgin Orbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Orbit is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.